Trader, Financial Advisor ​/ Consultant, Financial Analyst

Responsibilities

• Process trades in client accounts consistent with Savant's investment strategy.
• Analyze clients’ portfolios, identifying key areas that need to be altered according to strategy, asset location and tax needs.
• Largely responsible for cash management including properly investing cash (dividends, interest and deposits) and raising cash (systematics, one-time withdrawals and fees) all according to the portfolio needs.
• Rebalancing the accounts as needed.
• Complete trades on time, during market hours and process Same Day trading requests.
• Place trade orders through custodians as well as process trades via telephone.
• Setup and maintain client cash and investment model information in the trading software.
• Analyze trading data and look to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Stay informed about market trends, news, and economic developments that may impact trading strategies.
• Communicate respectfully and efficiently with CSRs and Advisors on client account inquiries.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Savant’s investment philosophy, portfolio construction and appropriate model securities.
• Prepare and update as necessary documentation for processing trades.
• Provide consistent, thorough, and accurate communication to all parties involved with trading requests.
• Support the investment research team as needed.
• Maintain team approach by assisting and filling in for others.

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited college or university;
  Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Mathematics preferred.
• 1-3 years proven success in a similar role.
• Financial Planning or Trading experience strongly preferred.
• Series 65 license or able to obtain within one year of employment.